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The Way I Am

I am moved to tears by acts of kindness My heart rejoices when black turns to white It’s not that other emotions mean any less I am simply touched when things turn out just right When fortune smiles on those in plight… If fate deals a dirty hand then I will weep But happy endings cause my eyes to stream My soul cries out to those in trouble deep Only, I hope that things may not be as they seem A pain free world is the core of all I dream…

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Tevin Wilson16yahoo.Com

Date: 4/12/2009 11:04:00 PM

what a blessed poem

Margaret Okubo

Date: 12/31/2008 5:23:00 AM

What a blessed person you are. You are an example of the living Christ. Please do not change. God bless.

Mc Mc

Date: 12/31/2008 2:42:00 AM

great quintain, Nigel! A pain free world is the core of all I dream… kind dreams and thoughts here!!

Sharon Winter

Date: 12/18/2008 5:09:00 PM

Dearest Nigel and Christie, I am writing the same note to you both to thank you personally for honoring me with first place in your contest. Truly shocked and bewildered, I have never really excelled at anything in my life, until coming to this site. This means very much to me, especially because you are both such talented poets. Just a great big thank you from my heart to yours, for whatever reason you chose mine. It means so much to me. Love & hugs ~ and happiness to you both. Love, Shar

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/15/2008 4:25:00 PM

Sweet, sweet Nigel there would be no joy without sorrow. Both teach lessons sent by God to raise us up to a higher consciuosness. None the less the poem is very heartfelt and good! Light & Love Debbie Guzzi

Lisa Cooper

Date: 12/12/2008 10:24:00 AM

lovely pen my friend. God bless.

Heidie Buys

Date: 12/12/2008 7:01:00 AM

A beautiful wistful poem and very well written. Well done. Regards Heidie

Derrick Burton

Date: 12/10/2008 5:37:00 AM

i am living amonst so many nationality it is good to hear this from you, most of them are vain and self centered where i come from, anyway great poem and hope this world can exist some day.

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/9/2008 1:36:00 AM

An excellent QUINTAIN! Splendid flow, rhyming and imagery. BRAVO Nigel! Best wishes, Keith

Juliane Thomas

Date: 12/8/2008 1:32:00 PM

What a beautiful sentiment, and I am very much the same, always hoping for a happy ending. Wonderful poem! ~Juliane

Jordan Lonewolf

Date: 12/7/2008 3:56:00 PM

Very Nice.. Jordan

Ann Anderson

Date: 12/7/2008 9:24:00 AM

You have such a lovely heart Nigel, a pain free world, if the world had more people like you then I am sure it would be, so so beautiful. with love Ann.

Carrie Richards

Date: 12/7/2008 9:11:00 AM

This reveals so much about the person you are Nigel. One who truly cares, one who has a heart, and shows compassion for others. If only the rest of the world could be so kind............just imagine! ...... Love, Carrie

Robin L. Gass

Date: 12/7/2008 6:41:00 AM

Wonderful in form and sentiment. So filled with beautiful and heartfelt phrases. As always, a well done piece, Nigel. Love Robin

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 12/7/2008 3:44:00 AM

Very beautiful reflection here, Nigel. One day perhaps the world and all she inhabits will not need pain to further their journey's. your heart is showing here. :) Love, Kristin

Iolanda Scripca

Date: 12/6/2008 9:39:00 PM

Hi Nigel. I wish more people were like us in this world...Nice use of the English Quitain. Have a wonderful time in Italy (I'm from Romania originally, land of the Romans and Dacians:)

Christy Hardy

Date: 12/6/2008 5:00:00 PM

This is so beautiful, just as your heart is...it is so hard to find such compassion these days. Life holds many things for us, some good, some not so good, but it is people like you that make life so wonderful....always, Christy

Michael Torres

Date: 12/6/2008 4:38:00 PM

Nigel this is so touching. Your heart is bigger then this world. I love this Nigel. This is one of my favorites wow. Thank you so much for sharing this one Michael

Sharon Winter

Date: 12/6/2008 2:57:00 PM

If only everyone were like you Nigel, the world would be so much better off. Compassionate, kind, selfless and an amazing talent to boot. I say don't ever change. So happy you found our site. Hope your first holiday season in Italy holds more joy than your heart can imagine. Love, Shar

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 12/6/2008 2:49:00 PM

Your a nice man Nigel..this is confirmation. Good use of the form too. Hope your having a good weekend.